The thousands of species of sealife and habitats that live hidden under our waters need just as much protection as those that we can see on land," said marine minister Richard Benyon.

那些隐藏在海水下的成千上万的海洋物种和它们的栖息地如同那些陆地生物一样，都需要我们的保护。” 海洋部部长Richard Benyon说。

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Richard Benyon, the marine environment minister, said: "Our seas are home to some of the most diverse species and habitats in the world and they need just as much protection as our land.

理查德本尼昂， 海洋环境部长，说：”我们的海洋是世界上大部分生物种类的家园和栖息地，它们需要的保护地应该和我们的土地一样大。

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One boat owner on the Isle of Wight told Mr Benyon that the designations were "bonkers".

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Mr Menzies is due to meet fisheries minister Richard Benyon to discuss the issue.

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Flooding Minister Richard Benyon said he had asked for a report into flooding in Somerset.

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